Antique Sofas

Antique canapés, or antique sofas, sometimes called settees, come in as many styles and sizes as antique armchairs, and many times we’ll have a complete antique salon set available while the pieces last. Antique canapés are perfect for creating a cozy seating group for your entertaining room.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider to be one of the most elegant and formal of all French designs!  The neoclassical architecture of this exceptional example includes a subtly arched seat back crown, tapered,...
$4,980
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Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa is inspired by the design that has its roots in the 1600s in a grand country house of England, and has been the design to model most every sofa since!  One particular trait is the hinged side arms, which can drop down to make it easy to clean and allow an occasional guest to sleep on it.  Covered in a high quality...
$5,980
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Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Sofa

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Sofa is not just a place to sit ~ it's a work of art!  The elegant arbalette form of the seat back, so named because of its resemblance to an archer's bow, is adorned with banded wheat motif in its entirety, even around the elegantly contoured armrests all the way to the apron below, supporting a frame that envelopes one in...
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Antique French Louis XV Sofa Frame

Antique French Louis XV Sofa Frame is styled in the graceful, naturalistic form of the genre, sculpted from dense, old-growth oak to create a lasting heirloom for your home.  The frame as pictured will require upholstery, as the original upholstery is no longer serviceable.  The bold triple arch of the seat back is crowned with a carved floral spray, with...
$1,937   $2,980
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19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Day Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Day Bed is a masterful study in classical architecture melded with timeless French craftsmanship and an understated elegance that will transform your room!  Subtly carved end post tops complement the tailored lines of the head and foot boards.  Ideal to use as a stand-alone bed, or as a daybed if you so...
$2,555   $3,650
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19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape ~ Sofa

19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape ~ Sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the Rococo style during one of its revivals of the Napoleon III era.  The gracious, naturalistic form so favored by King Louis XV has been aptly expressed in exquisite giltwood, with an arched seatback crowned with an heraldic crest flanked by floral and foliate...
$5,900
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Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa will add elegance, flair and comfort to any room, all in one piece!  The graceful, elegant lines of the Rococo style are evident in the cabriole forms of the frameworks that envelope the side boards, the undulating apron, and the six scrolled legs carved with escargot feet.  Fine molding trim pervades the...
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19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Painted & Caned Sofa

19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Painted & Caned Sofa ~ Canape is the perfect choice for a cozy nook or entryway!  Timeless styling is enhanced by the painted off-white finish which has achieved a lovely patina over the decades, especially so because of the pure white enhancements on the trim.  Recently caned for lightweight comfort that is a delight...
$1,386   $1,980
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19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee is a marvelous work of the furniture maker's art!  Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous white oak by the master artisans of Liege known for their quality furnishings for centuries, it features a regal Baroque styling that consists of a triple arched seat back festooned with relief carvings of acanthus...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with...

19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ancient Greece and Rome.  Unusual raised inverse corbels adorn the seatback cornerposts topped with lions' heads, with a stunningly carved stretcher connecting the legs below...
$1,950   $2,600
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Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find!  Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any room, and is ready to customize to your particular tastes!  Sculpted from solid old-growth oak which has been given a luxurious walnut stain, it features the sensuous, naturalistic lines that are the...
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Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee will make a classic addition to any decor!  The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights.  Tapered and fluted legs provide support,...
$2,800
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19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance!  The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the excesses of the monarchy to appease the public, although such efforts ultimately proved irrelevant.  Here we see exotic imported mahogany in an architectural design that...
$4,700
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19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance!  The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the excesses of the monarchy to appease the public, although such efforts ultimately proved irrelevant.  Here we see exotic imported mahogany in an architectural design that...
$4,480
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Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a...

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable reading, a cozy seating group, or as a decorative accent for occasional use!  The rounded sides envelope one in comfort, all fully upholstered, and framed by a neoclassical architecture embellished with hand-carved foliates, florals and spiral ribbon trim. ...
$3,780
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Antique French Louis XIV Canape ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XIV Canape ~ Sofa will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating!  Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid old-growth oak, it features a triple seatback design features three arches with carved foliates over an urn-shaped backsplat also carved with foliates.  The seatback is...
$1,946   $2,780
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19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Canape ~ Sofa is a superlative example of the revival of timeless French style and flair that occurred during the reign of France's last monarch.  Combining style elements that were popular during the Louis XIII and primarily the Louis XIV period, this sofa exhibits a particular mastery of wood sculpture...
$2,480
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19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a symmetrical design, with mirror image side boards connected with a substantial front rail fitted with carved corbels on top, and finely molded into the...
$4,980
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19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors!  Fashioned from sumptuous French walnut, it features a subtly curved seat back that joins with the more curvaceous armrests on each side, both of which are upholstered and topped with armrest pads.  The generously...
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Antique French Louis XVI Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor!  Crafted in the neoclassical revival style championed by Louis XVI, it features an artistically carved framework with raised side panels equal to the height of the seat back, adorned with concave corners and carved with spiral ribbon motif down the entire...
$3,980
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Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape

Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements.  The rich coloration of the solid sycamore framework is offset by the openness of the seatback and armrest framework, which combines a comfortably curved top rim supported by sturdy cornerposts and vertical slats...
$3,700
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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Petite Chaise Lounge

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Petite Chaise Lounge is the perfect choice for adding incredible French flair in a diminutive, cozy spot!  Sculpted from sumptuous French walnut, the framework exhibits the naturalistic, asymmetrical scrollwork characteristic of the genre, with carved shell and foliates providing visual allure from the crown to the...
$2,980
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Canape with Cane...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Canape with Cane & Cushion is an excellent choice for an intimate seating group!  The combination of neoclassical styling, timeless architecture, and caned seat and seat back produce a light weight, attractive piece you'll cherish for decades to come.  Spiral ribbon trim abounds encircling the entire seatback,...
$3,480
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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style!  Rendered from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features naturalistic, contoured lines from the triple arched seatback crown to the finely tapered and carved cabriole legs.  The armrests scrolled down then join with the seat framework with effortless elegance.  The entire...
$2,780
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Sofa

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Sofa was hand-crafted during the first half of the century with style elements that were in a constant state of flux at the time.  The elegantly scrolled form represents the essence of the French scroll, and includes a graceful double-arched seatback, bold serpentine-shaped armrests and a solid, rounded...
$4,700
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19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Canape ~ Sofa

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Canape ~ Sofa displays amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare!  The curved, oval seatback is surprisingly comfortable, and is framed in mahogany with a brace of acanthus flourishes on the top.  Flourishes also appear where the uprights join to the...
$2,400
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Antique French Louis XV Canape ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Canape ~ Sofa represents the epitome of quality furnishings from a bygone era!  With a framework sculpted from dense, old-growth hand-selected oak, it features contours inspired by nature that envelope you with classy comfort and style.  The gently arched seatback and generously padded seat, as well as the armrests and armrest...
$3,700
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19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Mahogany...

The tailored yet graceful lines of the Louis Philippe period have transcended time, as evidenced by this 19th century Louis Philippe sofa, handcrafted from exotic imported mahogany and sculpted to perfection by very talented artisans.  Hand-carved detailing includes a rope bordering across the arched seatback, with swan-like grace in the armrest supports...
$2,980
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19th Century Barley Twist Walnut Chaise Lounge Frame

19th Century Barley Twist Walnut Chaise Lounge Frame is ready to upholster!  From what we can tell, it's had two upholstery jobs done on it already, and the frame is so sturdy and well made it's good for three or four more!  Large enough on which to take a nap, yet small enough to take up less of a footprint in the room than a full daybed, this is an...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Sofa

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Sofa features timeless French flair!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a boldly scrolled frame inspired by ancient Greek designs, embellished with a stylized shell flanked by acanthus fronds at the top center.  The seatback frame scrolls away gracefully from the center and adjoins to the...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Empire Style Sofa ~...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Empire Style Sofa ~ Canape reflects the stately classically-inspired architecture of the ancients, accentuated by bronze castings of rosettes and lions' paw feet which contrast beautifully with the rich sumptuousness of the exotic imported mahogany frames.  Upholstery is recent in a high-quality, durable fabric.If you act...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Canape ~ Sofa ~ Settee

19th Century French Louis Philippe Canape ~ Sofa ~ Settee is a light and airy expression of the style, rendered in the waning years of the period out of indigenous cherry wood, with particular attention paid to the highly figured panels used across the entire subtly arched seatback.  Slats support the back in a wraparound design that includes armrests on...

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa ~ Meridienne

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa ~ Meridienne represents the epitome of understated elegance!  The graceful asymmetrical form of the seat back is a stylistic bridge between a regular sofa and a chaise lounge.  The armrests are a prominent design feature, with the preponderance of carved detail and positioning at the forefront of the design. ...

Vintage Chesterfield Leather Lounge Sofa ~ Club Sofa

Vintage Chesterfield Leather Lounge Sofa ~ Club Sofa is perfect for relaxation or entertaining, with low, rounded and rolled seatback and armrests to keep a low visual profile while providing plush comfort.  The tufted seatback and armrests are of a timeless design, as are the club-shaped fronts of the armrests, accented with brass tacks.  The milk...

19th Century French Regence Walnut Canape ~ Sofa

19th Century French Regence Walnut Canape ~ Sofa is an incredibly elegant piece, with the sumptuous wood, considered the finest indigenous furniture wood in Europe, skillfully and artfully sculpted with shell, floral and foliate motifs on the arched seatback crown, shoulders, and even the frame below the seatback.  Elegantly contoured armrests, with...

Antique French Louis XV Canape ~ Sofa with Tapestry...

Antique French Louis XV Canape ~ Sofa with Tapestry Upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features an exquisitely formed framework with subtly arched seatback crown, gracefully scrolled armrests, and an undulating apron supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with a system of double-lyre stretchers.  The armrest supports and apron are...

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany...

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Sofa with Mohair is a historically significant piece representing the transition between the Bourbon dynasty and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew, signaling in the beginning of the Second Empire.  Gracious, elegant lines are executed in exotic imported mahogany, then embellished with a...

Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood Needlepoint Canape ~...

Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood Needlepoint Canape ~ Settee is the perfect choice for a colorful, long wearing seat for two in a cozy niche, reading area, or salon.  Sculpted from solid fruitwood, it features carved floral and foliate accents on the crown, apron, and the subtly scrolled legs.  The show-stopper of course is the hand-knotted needlepoint...

Mid-Century Club Sofa in Leather

Mid-Century Club Sofa in Leather was designed for comfort, through and through!  Deep, plush seats and rolled armrests fully padded and upholstered combine with the contoured rolled top seatback for lounging in style.  Leather was even used on the back, so it could be placed in the center of the room if so desired.  Brass tacks make a nice accent all...

Antique French Louis XVI Fruitwood Caned Canape ~ Day Bed

Antique French Louis XVI Fruitwood Caned Canape ~ Day Bed is a beautiful study in neoclassicism!  Hand-carved from solid fruitwood, it features a spiral ribbon motif around the entire framework with subtle arches on the seatback and side supports.  The same structures have been double-caned for a lightweight, airy effect.  Fine silk drapery material was...

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Canape ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Canape ~ Sofa is an elegant way to anchor your family room!  Sculpted from fine walnut, it features high, subtly scrolled armrests on both sides which create a framework for the upholstery when combined with the elegantly scrolled seatback crown centered with floral and foliate carvings, and the scrolled apron below...

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Painted Sofa

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Painted Sofa represents the essence of the neoclassical revival, with stately, tailored rectilinear architecture on a comparatively large scale.  Spiral ribbon and fluting create the trim molding effect on the entire design, with a small rose bouquet appearing centered on the seat back crown.  The straight lines of the seat...

19th Century French Louis XVI Canape ~ Bench

19th Century French Louis XVI Canape ~ Bench is a charming seat that works in the casual or formal decor, depending upon what type of cushion you select for the seat!  Hand-sculpted from solid oak, it features a triple arched crown, three urn-shaped backsplats, neoclassical architecture and carved embellishments that include variations of rosettes and...

Antique French Louis XV Painted Daybed ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Painted Daybed ~ Sofa is the ideal choice for the efficient floor plan!  Serving as a gracious and comfortable sofa by day, it can be used to sleep one child or adult at night when guests arrive.  Set was upholstered in mohair which is very well preserved, including two bolsters and five throw pillows which provide a multitude of...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape is an extraordinary example of the Rococo expression sculpted by master artisans out of sumptuous French walnut, resulting in a piece of furniture that is also a work of art!  A surprising quantity of the luxuriously expensive wood was required to cut the naturalistic, complex forms into the required shapes, then...

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany...

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chaise Longue features gracious, elegant lines which are created from exotic imported mahogany, then embellished with a subtle carved details, neoclassical bordering and rosettes.  Scrolled feet add an interesting visual effect.  Upholstery is serviceable but better to be replaced with your...